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No. 13 Desert Edge Field - In Goodyear, even with a small budget, the grounds crew is amazing, keeping this as one of the best West Valley fields. Desert Edge High School

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No. 13 Desert Edge Field - In Goodyear, even with a small budget, the grounds crew is amazing, keeping this as one of the best West Valley fields.
Desert Edge High School

No. 12 Brophy Prep Field -
The old school buildings in the background give it an old-school flair. The field is taken care of by first-year coach Josh Garcia and his players. Brophy College Prep

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No. 12 Brophy Prep Field -
The old school buildings in the background give it an old-school flair. The field is taken care of by first-year coach Josh Garcia and his players.
Brophy College Prep

No. 11 Maricopa’s Matt Huffman Field - The school is over 50 years old but the field is only 10 years old and it looks great. It was awarded the ABCA field maintenance award in 2016 for best high school field in the nation. Maricopa High School

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No. 11 Maricopa’s Matt Huffman Field - The school is over 50 years old but the field is only 10 years old and it looks great. It was awarded the ABCA field maintenance award in 2016 for best high school field in the nation.
Maricopa High School

No. 10 Marcos de Niza's Padre Field - This field, as much as it is used by elementary as well as high school players, it holds up well. Marcos de Niza High School

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No. 10 Marcos de Niza's Padre Field - This field, as much as it is used by elementary as well as high school players, it holds up well.
Marcos de Niza High School

No. 9 San Pasqual's Warrior Field -
This 1A school near Yuma has a field that is maintained and groomed 90 percent by the players and coaches. San Pasqual High School

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No. 9 San Pasqual's Warrior Field -
This 1A school near Yuma has a field that is maintained and groomed 90 percent by the players and coaches.
San Pasqual High School

No. 8 Joy Christian Field -
Name another high school baseball field in Arizona that has a rose garden behind the backstop. Joy Christian High School

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No. 8 Joy Christian Field -
Name another high school baseball field in Arizona that has a rose garden behind the backstop.
Joy Christian High School

No. 7 Corona del Sol's Aztec Field - You feel like you're on a major-league field, especially with the turf halos around home plate. Corona del Sol High School

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No. 7 Corona del Sol's Aztec Field - You feel like you're on a major-league field, especially with the turf halos around home plate.
Corona del Sol High School

No. 6 Cactus Shadows' Falcon Field - The Falcons also have synthetic-surfaced bullpens, lighted batting cages and views of Black Mountain beyond the outfield. Cactus Shadows High School

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No. 6 Cactus Shadows' Falcon Field - The Falcons also have synthetic-surfaced bullpens, lighted batting cages and views of Black Mountain beyond the outfield.
Cactus Shadows High School

No. 5 Amphitheater's Panther Field - An amazing view beyond center field with a mountain backdrop. One of the few Tucson schools with lights, which makes the sunset views spectacular. Amphitheater High School

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No. 5 Amphitheater's Panther Field - An amazing view beyond center field with a mountain backdrop. One of the few Tucson schools with lights, which makes the sunset views spectacular.
Amphitheater High School

No. 4 Desert Mountain Field - Mark Voisard, the groundskeeper, played pro baseball in the 1990s and has given it a major league feel. Desert Mountain High School

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No. 4 Desert Mountain Field - Mark Voisard, the groundskeeper, played pro baseball in the 1990s and has given it a major league feel.
Desert Mountain High School

No. 3 Boulder Creek Field - Established in 2004, this Anthem field has more awards than any in Arizona in the past decade. Boulder Creek High School

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No. 3 Boulder Creek Field - Established in 2004, this Anthem field has more awards than any in Arizona in the past decade.
Boulder Creek High School

No. 2 Chaparral's Jerry Dawson Field - Arguably the state's nicest field for two decades in the '80s and '90s with legendary coach Jerry Dawson painstakingly manicuring the field on his riding mower. Chaparral High School

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No. 2 Chaparral's Jerry Dawson Field - Arguably the state's nicest field for two decades in the '80s and '90s with legendary coach Jerry Dawson painstakingly manicuring the field on his riding mower.
Chaparral High School

No. 1 Horizon's Husky Park - One of the rare lighted high school fields in the Valley. Also has a really good. Kade Huff

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No. 1 Horizon's Husky Park - One of the rare lighted high school fields in the Valley. Also has a really good.
Kade Huff

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Scottsdale Horizon baseball coach Eric Kibler, who made news Friday when he talked publicly for the first time about how he is being pushed out by administration, on Wednesday was given a role with USA Baseball.

USA Baseball announced that Kibler will be Sport Development contributor for 2018, serving as a resource and assist with educational efforts.

Kibler, the state's all-time winningest high school baseball coach with more than 800 wins in 38 years (all at Horizon), said on Friday that he and his staff are being fired at the end of this season. He isn't going down gently. He is fighting to give him and his staff one more year to coach.

Kibler, who has won six state championships and has had 28 players in his career drafted by major-league baseball teams, was USA Baseball's 2010 Rod Dedeaux National Coach of the Year.

"We are excited to have Eric Kibler joining a group of experts from a wide range of disciplines lending their support to our many sport development initiatives," said Paul Seiler, USA Baseball's Executive Director and CEO, said in a news release. "Coach Kibler is a high school coaching legend who has been at the forefront of many of USA Baseball’s player development initiatives, and we look forward to his continued involvement within the organization in these capacities.

“In addition, we are honored to welcome him back to the USA Baseball coaching ranks as he will serve as our field coordinator for the first-ever 16U National Team Development Program in 2018, continuing his lasting influence on the organization and
its athletes.”

Friday, at 6:30 p.m., an overflow crowd is expected at Husky Park for Horizon's Senior Night against Phoenix Pinnacle.

Pinnacle and Horizon are two of best rivals in all sports in Arizona.

Pinnacle coach Roy Muller said that boosters are coming up with orange arm bands for the players to wear in support of Horizon junior pitcher Collin Demas, who is battling leukemia and hasn't been able to play this season while undergoing treatments.

Former Scottsdale Desert Mountain player Drew Beuerlein, who played from 2002-06, before going onto UNLV and a pro career with the Angels and the Rockies, shared with azcentral sports a letter he sent to Kibler:

"Coach Kibler,

"This is Drew Beuerlein (Desert Mountain Catcher 2002-2006) I wanted take a few minutes to say thank you for all you have done for the sport of baseball. What an honor it was to play against the Huskies for those 4 years. I still talk to Rhoderick, Alderson, Hall, Wood and talk about the intense battles Desert Mountain and Horizon had in those years. I can remember vivid details about some of those games and will always remember those times. Such good baseball and such fierce competitors is what will forever be remembered. Win or lose I always respected you and the team you put on the field because you guys did things the right way and how they should be done. Your teams never gave up and always battled until the last out. What stands out most to me though, is seeing the success your former players have had in life. The husbands, fathers, co workers and people they have become is something you should always be proud of. I obviously read the article today and was shocked. I felt I needed to write this because I wanted to thank you for all you have done for baseball in general and especially in Arizona. I know everyone who has played for/against you has the utmost respect for all you have done. I have let some of my former teammates know and don’t be surprised to receive more emails like this. God has a plan and it’s always greater than ours and I hope you can find peace in that. Congrats to an amazing career and thank you for the memories you have created for so many!

"Thanks,

"Drew Beuerlein"

To suggest human-interest story ideas and other news, reach Obert at richard.obert@arizonarepublic.com or 602-316-8827. Follow him at twitter.com/azc_obert.

Mountain Ridge's Preston Godfrey (25) rounds second base on his way to a triple against O'Connor during the the 6A state baseball championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium May 15, 2018. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

Mountain Ridge's Preston Godfrey (25) slides into third with a triple against O'Connor during the the 6A state baseball championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium May 15, 2018. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

Verrado High's Breckyn Montano (4) hangs the jersey of teammate Bryan McKinsey (6) during the the 5A state baseball championship game against Liberty High at Tempe Diablo Stadium May 15, 2018. McKinsey died during the season. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

Verrado High's Jake King (20) gets back to second as Liberty High's Jeremey Davidson (6) drops the ball on a pickoff play during the the 5A state baseball championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium May 15, 2018. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

The ball gets away from Verrado High's Dominic Demarbiex (19) on a pickoff play of Liberty High's Christian Contreras (23) during the the 5A state baseball championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium May 15, 2018. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

Verrado High players hold a jersey in honor of junior pitcher Bryan McKinsey during the the 5A state baseball championship game against Liberty High at Tempe Diablo Stadium May 15, 2018. McKinsey passes away during the season. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

Liberty High's head coach Chris Raymond talks with his players during the the 5A state baseball championship game against Verrado High at Tempe Diablo Stadium May 15, 2018. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

Liberty High players pose for a photo after winning the the 5A state baseball championship game against Verrado High at Tempe Diablo Stadium May 15, 2018. Liberty won 6-2. Michael Chow/azcentral sporst

Liberty High's head coach Chris Raymond gives signals to his batter during the the 5A state baseball championship game against Verrado High at Tempe Diablo Stadium May 15, 2018. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

Phoenix Christian's Elijah Van Sant (27) celebrates after scoring an insurance run against San Tan Foothills in the tenth inning during the 2A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Phoenix Christian won 6-4. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

San Tan Foothills celebrates scoring to tie up the game in the seventh inning against Phoenix Christian during the 2A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Phoenix Christian's Steven Cochran (7) celebrates after recording an out against San Tan Foothills during the 2A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Phoenix Christian won 6-4. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

San Tan Foothills' Mario Segura (12) catches a throw to first to record an out against Phoenix Christian's Tyler Turk (22) during the 2A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Phoenix Christian's Nate Gulick (45) reacts to being called out after he got caught in a pickle against San Tan Foothills during the 2A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

San Tan Foothills dugout yells to its batters during the 2A baseball State Championship game against Phoenix Christian at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Phoenix Christian's Jack Doherty (33) pitches against San Tan Foothills in the first inning during the 2A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

San Tan Foothills' Trevyn Badger (11) pitches against Phoenix Christian in the first inning during the 2A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

San Tan Foothills' Trevyn Badger (11) pitches against Phoenix Christian in the first inning during the 2A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Phoenix Christian's Steven Cochran (7) records an out at second on San Tan Foothills Damien Lyon (10) and then throws to first to attempt the double-play during the 2A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Phoenix Christian's Jack Doherty (33) pitches against San Tan Foothills in the first inning during the 2A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Sabino High School pitcher Preston Clifford, bottom center, gets mobbed by teammates after between Sahuarita to win the Arizona 3A baseball championship game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson on May 14, 2018. Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

Sabino runner Anthony Colombine beats out a tag from Sahurita first baseman Angel Ortiz during the Arizona 3A baseball championship game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson on May 14, 2018. Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

Superior's Kale Major (21) pitches during the first inning against Bagdad in the 1A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Bagdad's Israel Loveall (23) is congratulated coming off the field after keeping Superior scoreless during the first inning of the 1A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Bagdad's Israel Loveall (23)(L) and Carson Jeans (3) head off the field after keeping Superior scoreless during the first inning of the 1A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Bagdad's Israel Loveall (23) celebrates getting on base against Superior during the first inning of the 1A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Superior's Kale Major (21) pitches during the first inning against Bagdad in the 1A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Superior's Kale Major (21) pitches during the first inning against Bagdad in the 1A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Bagdad's Israel Loveall (R) is congratulated coming off the field after keeping Superior scoreless during the first inning of the 1A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Bagdad's Kaylab Owings (20) celebrates scoring and winning the game over Superior during the 1A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Bagdad players pile onto of each other after winning the 1A baseball State Championship game over Bagdad 10-0 in the fifth inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Bagdad players pile onto of each other after winning the 1A baseball State Championship game over Bagdad 10-0 in the fifth inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Bagdad's Israel Loveall (23) puts up a number 1 sign after the team wins the 1A baseball State Championship game against Superior at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Bagdad's Zaac Vasquez (10, hands in air) celebrates with teammates after the team beat Superior 10-0 in the fifth inning to win the 1A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Bagdad players pile onto of each other after winning the 1A baseball State Championship game over Bagdad 10-0 in the fifth inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Bagdad's Israel Loveall (23) pitches during the third inning of the 1A baseball State Championship game against Superior against Superior at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Bagdad's Israel Loveall (23)(L) celebrates with teammate Carson Jeans (3) after Jeans scored during the first inning of the 1A baseball State Championship game against Superior at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Bagdad's Carson Jeans (3) slides safely into third during the first inning against Superior during the 1A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Bagdad's Israel Loveall (23)(L) celebrates with teammate Owen Barton (14) after Barton scored during the first inning of the 1A baseball State Championship game against Superior at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Bagdad teammates grab onto Elias Jauregui (L) as he carries the trophy toward the dugout after the team beat Superior in the 1A baseball State Championship game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 14, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Verrado players try to contain their tears for teammate Bryan McKinsey, who died on Wednesday, before a State Playoff game against Notre Dame Prep at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 10, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

Verrado players and Notre Dame Prep players embrace each other for a prayer before a State Playoff game against Notre Dame Prep at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on May 10, 2018. Patrick Breen/The Republic

Tucson Catalina Foothills Noah Cullen makes the catch on a foul ball against Phoenix St. Mary's in the 1st inning during the 4A high school state tournament on May 9, 2018 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Phoenix St. Mary's pitcher Angel Montoya throws to Tucson Catalina Foothills Chris Kowalcek in the 1st inning during the 4A high school state tournament on May 9, 2018 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Tucson Catalina Foothills Dante DeNiro hits a double over Phoenix St. Mary's left fielder Adam Baratta in the 4th inning during the 4A high school state tournament on May 9, 2018 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Tucson Catalina Foothills Dante DeNiro hits a double against Phoenix St. Mary's in the 4th inning during the 4A high school state tournament on May 9, 2018 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Tucson Catalina Foothills Dante DeNiro scores against Phoenix St. Mary's catcher Joey Zubia in the 4th inning during the 4A high school state tournament on May 9, 2018 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Tucson Catalina Foothills Dante DeNiro scores against Phoenix St. Mary's in the 4th inning during the 4A high school state tournament on May 9, 2018 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Tucson Catalina Foothills Chet Dwyer is injured while making a catch against Phoenix St. Mary's in the 5th inning during the 4A high school state tournament on May 9, 2018 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Tucson Catalina Foothills Chet Dwyer is injured while making a catch against Phoenix St. Mary's in the 5th inning during the 4A high school state tournament on May 9, 2018 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Tucson Catalina Foothills Chet Dwyer is injured while making a catch against Phoenix St. Mary's in the 5th inning during the 4A high school state tournament on May 9, 2018 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Tucson Catalina Foothills Chet Dwyer is injured while making a catch against Phoenix St. Mary's in the 5th inning during the 4A high school state tournament on May 9, 2018 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Tucson Catalina Foothills Dante DeNiro throws to Phoenix St. Mary's in the 6th inning during the 4A high school state tournament on May 9, 2018 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Tucson Catalina Foothills Cole Altherr rounds second base and heads home to score against Phoenix St. Mary's in the 6th inning during the 4A high school state tournament on May 9, 2018 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Tucson Catalina Foothills Cole Altherr reacts after scoring against Phoenix St. Mary's in the 6th inning during the 4A high school state tournament on May 9, 2018 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Tucson Catalina Foothills pitcher Dante DeNiro reacts after defeating Phoenix St. Mary's 2-1 during the 4A high school state tournament on May 9, 2018 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

Tristen DeJesus (15) of the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles jogs during the game against the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Mason Skaugrud (16) of the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles stands during the game against the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Nolan Gorman (9) of the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles reacts after striking out to pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) of Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) of the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions pitches against the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Nolan Gorman (9) of the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles bats against the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Noah Burgarello (2) of Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles tags up at first base against Jack Dieckman (19) of the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Head coach Artie Cox of the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions talks to pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Tate Childers (22) of the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions slides in safe at third base against the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

The Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions look on against the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

The Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions look on against the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Jacob Robson (10) and Ryan Rezac (18) of the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions high five during the game against the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

The Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions look on against the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

A general view of the field during the game between the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions and the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Jayce Easley (3) of the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles slides in safe at second base against the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions teammates reach for a foul ball against the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Ryan Ellis (11) of the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions walks up to the plate against the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) of the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions warms up against the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Cal Lambert (17) of the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles pitches against the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions at Brazell Field at Grand Canyon University on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Dylan Cuenca (16) of the Desert Vista Thunder throws a runner out at first base against the Corona del Sol Aztecs at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, April 13, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Cade Verdusco (5) of the Corona del Sol Aztecs slides in at home plate and scores a run against the Desert Vista Thunder at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, April 13, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Cade Verdusco (5) of the Corona del Sol Aztecs is congratulated after scoring a run against the Desert Vista Thunder at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, April 13, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Brandon Schlabach (7) of the Desert Vista Thunder swings against the Corona del Sol Aztecs at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, April 13, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

Horizon head coach Eric Kibler signals to a batter during the game against Desert Vista on Tuesday, Mar. 27, 2018 at Horizon High School in Scottsdale, Ariz. Desert Vista won, 3-0. Sean Logan/azcentral sports

Desert Vista head coach Cody Brassfield walks back to the dugout during the game against Horizon on Tuesday, Mar. 27, 2018 at Horizon High School in Scottsdale, Ariz. Desert Vista won, 3-0. Sean Logan/azcentral sports

Basha's Ty Siffermann throws an out to first base against Desert Mountain in the 1st inning on Tuesday, Mar. 20, 2018 in Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, Ariz. Desert Mountain won, 6-4. Sean Logan/The Republic

Desert Mountain head coach Erik Kehoe watches the game against Basha from the dugout on Tuesday, Mar. 20, 2018 in Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, Ariz. Desert Mountain won, 6-4. Sean Logan/The Republic

Desert Mountain's Connor Elwell talks to Hayden Nierman in the dugout during the game against Basha on Tuesday, Mar. 20, 2018 in Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, Ariz. Desert Mountain won, 6-4. Sean Logan/The Republic